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#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Force Veteran John C. Holmes

John Copeland Holmes was born on February 6, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, who served during World War II in the China-Burma-India theater. When Holmes received his draft notice, he chose … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Force Veteran John C. Holmes

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Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman

President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a White … Continue reading Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman

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U.S. Partnership With U.K., Australia Enhances Security

In September 2021, the U.S., Australia and the U.K. announced a new partnership, AUKUS, meant to strengthen alliances and security, especially in the Indo-Pacific. In March, plans for moving forward … Continue reading U.S. Partnership With U.K., Australia Enhances Security

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Austin Outlines What’s Needed for Successful Competition With China

This year’s budget request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, or PDI, is a full 40% higher than last year’s request, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and that’s … Continue reading Austin Outlines What’s Needed for Successful Competition With China

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Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

The president’s fiscal 2024 defense budget request is a strategy driven document ensuring the U.S. military is the strongest in the world now and into the future, Secretary of Defense … Continue reading Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

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U.S. Military Has Formed Chain of Honor Which Must Be Strengthened, Biden Says

The military has forged a chain of honor and the leaders of today must ensure each generation of military leaders makes that chain stronger, President Joe Biden said at the … Continue reading U.S. Military Has Formed Chain of Honor Which Must Be Strengthened, Biden Says

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Face of Defense: A Chemist’s Journey to Make ‘Bad Unknowns’ Known

Having grown up not far from the Army Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, Irvine Swahn knew at a young age that he would probably end up working there someday. He … Continue reading Face of Defense: A Chemist’s Journey to Make ‘Bad Unknowns’ Known